One of the most fascinating and loved cricket tournament is the Indian Premier League. It holds the honor of becoming the first league that has introduced the globe with league world in Cricket. Starting from 2008, 14 editions of this grand event are done. Let’s have a look at the most successful batsman in IPL history who dominated the league due to their world-class talent and mighty skills. All these players played match winning roles for their teams in important contests.
Most Successful Batsman In IPL History
We have sorted out the list of best batsman on the basis of the runs they scored in the league. These players, while playing for different teams, play such thrilling knocks that put their teams on the top in all important contests.
| Players | Era | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 2008-Present | 207 | 6283 | 129.94 | 37.39 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 2008-Present | 192 | 5784 | 126.64 | 34.84 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2008-Present | 213 | 5611 | 130.39 | 31.17 |
| Suresh Raina | 2008-Present | 205 | 5528 | 136.73 | 32.51 |
| David Warner | 2009-Present | 150 | 5449 | 139.96 | 41.59 |
| AB De Villiers | 2008-2021 | 184 | 5162 | 151.68 | 39.70 |
| Chris Gayle | 2009-Present | 142 | 4965 | 148.96 | 39.72 |
| MS Dhoni | 2008-Present | 220 | 4746 | 135.83 | 39.55 |
| Robin Uthappa | 2008-Present | 193 | 4722 | 130.15 | 27.94 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 2008-2018 | 154 | 4217 | 123.88 | 31.00 |
Virat Kohli Outmatched all other players with his classy techniques and stylish shots. Due to his batting skills, he registered himself not only as the best batsman of IPL but also in International Cricket. With a strike rate of 129.94 and an average of 37.39, the Chase Master has created a great impact on IPL cricket. From the very first season, he is with Royal Challengers Bangalore. He also remained captain but his luck didn’t support him and can’t win the trophy.
Shikhar Dhawan is at second with almost same numbers as of Kohli and followed by Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina. David Warner and AB De Villiers are the two top oversees player that put a great impact in this special sports event. With his unorthodox playing style and ability to change the position at crease makes him the most dangerous batsman.
The 15th edition will start from April 2022. The Mega Auction of IPL 2022 was done and the teams retained their players for the upcoming season.